Do It Yourself - January 2023

FOR FLEXIBLE SEATING, USE THE CHAIRS SEPARATELY OR PUSH THEM TOGETHER AS A LOVE SEAT. 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 49 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 49 FINAL 11/16/22 10:24 AM 1/16/22 10:24 AM

FIND PARACORD IN DOZENS OF COLORS AND WIDTHS FROM ONLINE SUPPLIERS. WE LIKE THE SUPER DURABLE TEXTURE IT ADDS. STRING FLING Fresh paint and fabric go a long way on a wood armchair, this photo. Take style a step further by creating color-block sections with paracord. Tightly wrap cord around the chair arm in sections, starting and fi nishing on the underside when possible. Singe the cord ends with a lighter to keep them from fraying and secure the cord with a staple. (If you can’t hide the staples, as on the legs, use hot glue.) Be sure to count the number of times you wrap the cord to replicate the look on the opposite side. A dark, outdated dining chair fi nds the limelight with bright paint, new upholstery, and paracord details.  f e 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 50 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 50 FINAL 11/23/22 8:25 AM 1/23/22 8:25 AM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 51 RETRO REVIVAL A scuff ed-up stool gets a fresh take with a few easy restoration methods, left. Detach the seat and back, remove the old seat cover, and reupholster. To spruce the metal frame, sand and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Prime the frame and screws using a spray primer for metal; let dry. Apply several thin, even coats of matte spray paint to the frame, letting paint dry between coats. Sand the wood slats to remove old varnish. Stain if you’d like, or skip it like we did for a natural wood tone. For extra protection, spray the back and frame with a matte spray varnish. Once dry, reassemble the stool. With its sleek lines and sturdy construction, this vintage stool just needed a little love to return to its former glory.  f e 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 51 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 51 FINAL 11/16/22 10:24 AM 1/16/22 10:24 AM

DO IT BETTER COLORFUL FELTED BUTTERFLIES AND BEES MAKE THIS DESIGN SOAR, BUT YOU CAN ADAPT THE IDEA WITH FLOWERS, BIRDS, OR ANY MOTIF THAT FITS YOUR STYLE. COVER STAR With a little creativity and felted wool, you can make a standard-issue offi ce chair look like it came from a high-end boutique, this photo. Trace the chair’s back and seat onto a piece of paper, and then cut wool fabric 4 to 5 inches larger than the paper patterns. Fold and pin the edges of each fabric piece, and straight-stitch around the perimeter to create a 1⁄2-inch-wide pocket. 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 52 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 52 FINAL 11/16/22 10:24 AM 1/16/22 10:24 AM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 53 FINISHING TOUCH Snip a tiny hole at the top of each cover, and feed a long length of ribbon through the pocket, above left. Align the covers over the seat and back; cinch and tie the ribbons to hold covers in place. ALL AFLUTTER Embellish the covers with layered butterfl ies cut from plaid felted-wool fabrics. Pin wings in place and fuse them to the background fabric using wool roving, a needle-felting tool, and a brush mat. For extra texture, add needle-felted details, right. Tear apart wool roving to outline the wing edges and to form butterfl y or bee bodies, antennae, and wing accents. Poke with a needle-felting tool until your desired shape is formed and fused to the wool fabric base. A PRETTY RIBBON GIVES THE BACK OF YOUR CHAIR A POP OF COLOR AND DECORATIVE INTEREST. A plain offi ce chair needed some pizzazz. A slipcover makes adding color and design simple.  f e Learn how to felt! Follow these steps to practice the technique: BHG.com/HowToFelt 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 53 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 53 FINAL 11/23/22 8:27 AM 1/23/22 8:27 AM

54 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 ARM REST While the chair is deconstructed, prep the frame and paint. Once dry, staple any fabric pieces to the frame as needed, pulling them taut as you go. Reattach the chair seat and back. For a cozy touch, we added padded arm covers, above. Measure and cut four fabric rectangles to desired size. Sew two rectangles on three edges with right sides together like a pillowcase. Turn right side out and fi ll with a batting rectangle. Staple the open side to the chair frame so staples are hidden, drape the cover over the arm, and secure with fabric-covered buttons made using snap-together button forms; repeat for the other arm. PICK IT APART Using a drill and needle-nose pliers, carefully remove screws and staples to deconstruct the chair. Rip out seams to take apart the seat and back covers. Use the old fabric pieces as patterns to cut new fabric, paying special attention to pattern placement if you’re using a fl oral or directional print. Sew the new cushion cover pieces together in the same fashion as they were before, adding pleats around curved edges so the fabric lays fl at, above. Replace worn foam or batting if needed, and stitch closed. TOPSTITCH AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PADDED ARM COVERS FOR A POLISHED LOOK. Replacing upholstery isn’t nearly as hard as it looks. For a beginner-friendly project, look for a wood-frame chair with a removable seat and back.  f e FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 93. 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 54 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 54 FINAL 11/22/22 3:28 PM 1/22/22 3:28 PM

DO IT BETTER TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES AND NOTES EVERY STEP OF THE WAY TO HELP YOU REMEMBER HOW THE CHAIR WAS CONSTRUCTED. THEN, FOLLOW YOUR PHOTOS IN REVERSE ORDER AS YOU PUT THE PIECE BACK TOGETHER. 44_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 55 4_55_ChairMakeovers.indd 55 FINAL 11/16/22 10:24 AM 1/16/22 10:24 AM

Playful patches and decorative stitches give ripped clothing and hole-ridden fabric pieces a second shot at wear. PROJECTS KIM HUTCHISON STYLING JESSICA THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHS CARSON DOWNING WORDS EMILY ELVERU QUICK FIX Patch a well-worn hole in a denim jacket or pair of jeans with bright fabric and stitching, right. Start by trimming frayed strings around the hole. Cut a patch ½-inch larger on all sides than the hole from fabric that’s about the same weight as your item. Turn the item inside out and attach the patch using a fabric glue stick; ensure that the patch faces right side out. Reinforce the patch with pins, turn the item right side out, and insert additional pins on the outside. Create a series of crossed straight stitches or a running stitch (see “Stitch This Way,” page 58) around the edge of the patch every ¼ inch. To fi nish, knot the thread on the back of the fabric and remove pins. If desired, create a decorative running stitch in the center of the patch. EXTEND STITCHES BEYOND THE PATCH FOR MORE FLAIR. 56 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 ON MEND the 56_59_VisibleMending.indd 56 6_59_VisibleMending.indd 56 FINAL 11/30/22 4:14 PM 1/30/22 4:14 PM

CHOOSE THREADS IN COMPLEMENTARY COLORS TO YOUR DECOR SCHEME TO MAKE MENDING LOOK INTENTIONAL. A PATCH HOW TO apply STEP 1 Iron freezer paper shiny side down to the wrong side of patch fabric. Cut out the shape needed, leaving ¼-inch allowance around the freezer paper. Using a temporary fabric glue stick, apply adhesive to freezer paper and press it over the hole in the duvet. STEP 2 Working around the patch, fold the fabric’s ¼-inch allowance under the paper and whipstitch the outer edge of the circle to the duvet. (Avoid stitching through the paper.) With about ½ inch left to sew, use tweezers to pull out the pap er . Continue sewing around the patch. BED THREAD Cover large rips or hard-to-hide holes in a duvet with an appliqué (see “How to Apply a Patch,” right), this photo. Mend holes in sheets and pillowcases using the technique to darn socks (see “How to Darn a Hole,” page 59). Learn more! Watch a tutorial for each of these projects: BHG.com/VisibleMending 56_59_VisibleMending.indd 57 6_59_VisibleMending.indd 57 FINAL 11/30/22 4:14 PM 1/30/22 4:14 PM

RUNNING STITCH You’ve likely tried this trusted beginner’s stitch. Stick a needle through the fabric from the back to the front and down again about ¼ inch away. Repeat in a straight (or straight enough) line. OH SEW GOOD Cover stains on a tablecloth and on napkins with a smattering of patches and simple stitches, this photo. Use a fabric glue stick to adhere a patch over the hole (see “How to Apply a Patch,” page 57), then choose a decorative stitch to sew over the patch and THIS WAY surrounding area on the fabric. CROSSED STRAIGHT STITCH Nope, not crossstitch. Make a series of horizontal running stitches, then cover it with a series of vertical running stitches. SEED STITCH It’s like sewing sprinkles or confetti to your fabric. This one’s simply a running stitch that ditches its straight line and goes any which way you please. stitch 56_59_VisibleMending.indd 58 6_59_VisibleMending.indd 58 FINAL 11/30/22 4:14 PM 1/30/22 4:14 PM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 59 IN STITCHES Give worn socks new life by darning holes using vibrant thread or yarn, above. Trim the hole to remove frayed threads. Place a wood darning egg or mushroom (a tennis ball works too) inside the sock behind the hole. Thread a needle with yarn, embroidery fl oss, or thread. (For wool socks, use wool yarn. For cotton socks, use cotton crochet thread or embroidery fl oss.) Follow the steps in “How to Darn a Hole,” right, to fi nish mending. A WOOD DARNING MUSHROOM HELPS MAINTAIN AN ITEM’S SHAPE AS YOU SEW. A HOLE HOW TO darn STEP 1 Sew rows of vertical running stitches back and forth at least ½ inch beyond the hole on all sides, making long stitches across the hole. STEP 2 Repeat horizontally, weaving the thread through the long stitches until the hole is covered. Weave in the ends of the yarn and trim. 56_59_VisibleMending.indd 59 6_59_VisibleMending.indd 59 FINAL 11/30/22 4:14 PM 1/30/22 4:14 PM

1 Homeowner Leslie Poyzer mixes new, old, store-bought, and DIY elements throughout her home. In the dining space, a handcrafted papiermâché shade (inspired by one from interior designer Leanne Ford) hangs over a classic tulip table surrounded by rattan chairs. 2 New floors were the only major improvement this sunlit corner of the house needed. 1 2 60_69_Poyzer.indd 60 0_69_Poyzer.indd 60 FINAL 11/22/22 8:43 AM 1/22/22 8:43 AM

DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 61 When a designer and her handy dad stepped into a century-old fixer-upper, they should have been repulsed by the slanted floors throughout the home and half-demolished bathroom—but they saw only its potential. STYLING LESLIE POYZER WORDS LAURA FENTON PHOTOGRAPHS MARTY BALDWIN + CARSON DOWNING NEW TRICKS old house LESLIE POYZER AND HER DAD, JIM, WHO HELPED WITH MUCH OF THE RENOVATION IN HER NEWLY UPDATED KITCHEN. 60 FINAL 11/21/22 3:27 PM 1/21/22 3:27 PM

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BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 63 3 A large marble-topped island and double ovens were musts on Leslie’s kitchen wish list. She saved money by keeping most of the existing appliances. 4 Leslie left ¾ inch between each half-round dowel lining the island base, which cut costs by requiring less material. 5 Leslie was partially motivated to enlarge the kitchen to support her hobby business: baking cakes. 6 “Friends sip on wine and talk to me while I’m cooking,” Leslie says of the tufted armchairs that sit opposite the island. WITH A BACKGROUND IN INTERIOR DESIGN AND A FATHER WHO IS A HOME BUILDER, DES MOINES-BASED STYLIST Leslie Poyzer was uniquely poised to rehab an old house. But when she fell hard for a circa-1890s home in need of some serious TLC, she worried her dad, Jim Poyzer, would think the project was too big (gaps in the floor revealed the basement below). Instead, he encouraged her to go for it—and offered to help with the renovation. Together, Leslie and her father stripped the main level to the studs and began rebuilding it to suit her taste and lifestyle, including removing walls so the old dining room, kitchen, and solarium formed one room. Her friends and family pitched in too. Leslie’s brother weighed in on the challenge of leveling the floors—they built a frame for a new subfloor on top of the old one. Her best friend, Sarah Wolfgang, a kitchen designer and the founder of Wolfgang Studio, helped conceive the new open-plan kitchen. With every decision, Leslie looked for cost-friendly options that would honor the house yet still feel fresh and modern. The ongoing projects even brought Leslie and her dad closer. “Renovating became great bonding time,” says Leslie. “It was the most time I’ve had with my father as an adult, so it was really special.” The resulting home is stylish, functional, and ready for its next hundred years. RATHER THAN SLICE DOWELS IN HALF ON HER TABLE SAW, LESLIE ORDERED PRECUT HALF ROUNDS FROM BAIRDBROTHERS .COM. 5 6 60_69_Poyzer.indd 63 60_69_Poyzer.indd 63 FINAL 11/21/22 3:29 PM 1/21/22 3:29 PM

64 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 FOR CONTINUITY AND COST SAVINGS, LESLIE USED THE SAME MARBLE ON THE HEARTH AS THE KITCHEN COUNTER. DO IT BETTER DON’T BE AFRAID TO CHANGE THE LOOK OF YOUR SPACE. “IT CAN BE AS SIMPLE AS NEW THROW PILLOWS OR SMALL ACCESSORIES TO KEEP IT FRESH,” LESLIE SAYS. “THINK OF YOUR HOME LIKE YOUR WARDROBE WHEN YOU ADD A NEW PAIR OF SHOES OR EARRINGS TO CLASSIC, STAPLE PIECES.” 8 7 60_69_Poyzer.indd 64 0_69_Poyzer.indd 64 FINAL 11/22/22 8:50 AM 1/22/22 8:50 AM

7 Leslie kept the fireplace simple, but after leveling the floors, she and her dad added a marble inset around the hearth for both safety and practicality. 8 The reading nook on one side of the living room is furnished with cane-back chairs and an affordable cowhide rug; the occasional tables are faux logs that Leslie painted white. 9 Other than replacing the floors, Leslie did no major work in the living room (she even kept the wall color!). “Sometimes it takes only a few new things,” she says. Leslie updated the room’s look with transitional furnishings and modern light fixtures sourced from Etsy. LESLIE COULDN’T HARDWIRE LIGHTING IN THE ARCHES, SO SHE OPTED FOR A PLUG-IN DESIGN. 9 60_69_Poyzer.indd 65 0_69_Poyzer.indd 65 FINAL 11/22/22 8:50 AM 1/22/22 8:50 AM

66 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 10 Thanks to generous drawers, the marble-topped vanity in Leslie’s bathroom stores all her toiletries. 11 Leslie used prefabricated EZ-Niches (alpinebay.com) to frame a stylish arch in the shower wall. 12 She saved on wall tile by picking a 3×6-inch option from Lowe’s. To make it “a little bit more modern but still classic,” she chose one with a handmade look and installed it vertically. 13 The home’s only full bathroom had been gutted by the previous owners, but the pink cast-iron bathtub remained— and Leslie kept it. “It was in good condition, and if I took it out, I couldn’t get the quality of a nice old cast-iron tub back in the space,” she says. 14 Leslie customized the vanity with arched metal legs. DO IT BETTER CHOOSE A HAND WAND IN YOUR SHOWER TO MAKE CLEANING THE TUB AND TILE EASIER. “I DON’T KNOW WHY THEY’RE NOT IN EVERY BATHROOM,” SAYS LESLIE, WHO OPTED FOR DELTA FAUCET’S VERO MODEL. 10 11 12 60_69_Poyzer.indd 66 0_69_Poyzer.indd 66 FINAL 11/21/22 3:30 PM 1/21/22 3:30 PM

A MARBLE MOSAIC FLOOR NODS TO THE HOUSE’S VICTORIAN ERA. LESLIE USED BEIGE GROUT, WHICH READS PINK NEXT TO THE BATHTUB, TO MATCH THE MOSAIC INSERT DETAILS. 13 14 60_69_Poyzer.indd 67 0_69_Poyzer.indd 67 FINAL 11/22/22 8:51 AM 1/22/22 8:51 AM

15 To balance a pair of awkwardly positioned windows in the primary bedroom, Leslie hung curtains so she could push them all the way to the left side. 16 The bedside table was a secondhand score that she revived with a coat of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan in Duck Egg Blue. “Chalk Paint is so easy to apply with little to no prep, and it contains no VOCs,” she says. “I love how it looks and wears.” 17 Leslie kept the foundation light and serene in the bedroom by painting the walls and ceiling Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt. “The room has some weird angles; it’s hard to tell where the ceiling and the wall end, so I just did the whole room in one color,” she says. 18 Leslie painted the frame of a thrift store seascape to match the vintage headboard, noting it’s a quick way to get a fresh look without the cost of reframing. HANG CURTAIN RODS HIGH TO LENGTHEN THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR WINDOWS. “I WANTED MY HOME TO FEEL LIKE A VACATION, SO I CHOSE A PALETTE INSPIRED BY SAND, WATER, AND SKY.” LESLIE POYZER, HOMEOWNER 15 16 FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 93. 68 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 60_69_Poyzer.indd 68 0_69_Poyzer.indd 68 FINAL 12/13/22 9:27 AM 2/13/22 9:27 AM

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70 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 Cultivate your creativity. Build a custom potting bench in a weekend from an old door and a dresser. PROJECTS + PHOTOGRAPHS GAP IMAGES WORDS BETH ESLINGER Spring REVIVAL 70 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 70_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 70 0_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 70 FINAL 11/21/22 3:20 PM 1/21/22 3:20 PM

GARDEN CENTRAL Yes, you can fi nd a multitude of potting benches online, but they’re pretty basic unless you want to dish out major cash. Instead, invest in a weekend of thrifting and simple assembly to create your own custom piece, this photo. Start with a vintage wood door and dresser, bookcase, or cabinet that are roughly the same width (this door was slightly smaller, so we trimmed it with molding to create a perfect match). After sanding, paint in a color of your choice and connect the two pieces with galvanized angle brackets. Now the fun begins: Add shelves, and embellish further with hangers to display and store pots, tools, and gardening essentials, opposite. 70_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 71 0_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 71 FINAL 11/16/22 10:54 AM 1/16/22 10:54 AM

72 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 IF USING AN OLD DRESSER, REMOVE SOME DRAWERS TO CREATE OPEN STORAGE. PLACE HEAVY ITEMS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET FOR EXTRA STABILITY. MATERIALS • Wood door (roughly 32×80 inches) • Wood dresser, bookcase, or cabinet • Molding to extend door profi le (optional) • Miter saw (optional) • 2-inch-square wood dowels, cut to 3 inches long • Nails • Hammer • Sandpaper • Tack cloth • Paintbrush • Exterior paint (satin or fl at fi nish works best to camoufl age fl aws in furniture) • Clear polyurethane (optional) • Galvanized steel angle brackets • Drill • Wood screws • Wood planks for shelves (8–10 inches deep) • Shelf brackets Step 1 If the door is narrower than the dresser, extend with molding. Cut the molding to length, using a miter saw to create 45-degree corners. Attach two or three 3-inch wood blocks along each side of the door’s edge (A). Nail the molding to the wood blocks, connecting the molding at the corners. Step 2 Sand all surfaces smooth. (If the wood surfaces are rough, start with medium-grit sandpaper and fi nish with fi ne-grit sandpaper.) Wipe off dust with a tack cloth. Step 3 Paint all pieces in a color of your choice. Apply clear polyurethane for extra protection from the elements, if desired. Step 4 Attach the door to the cabinet using galvanized steel angle brackets and wood screws (B). We used two brackets on each side, but you can add more if needed. Step 5 For shelves on the door, attach brackets to boards (C), then screw brackets to door in desired locations. For a shelf near the work surface, attach two furniture feet to a board. Cut molding to the shelf width and attach to the door as a cleat. Set the shelf on the cleat and screw the shelf onto the cleat (D). Step 6 Add cup hooks to the bottom of the shelves and additional hooks or peg rails on the door to hang tools. Step 7 Touch up paint if needed, place in the garden, and fi ll with pots, tools, and other gardening materials. POTTING BENCH MAKE IT C A B D 70_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 72 0_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 72 FINAL 11/21/22 3:22 PM 1/21/22 3:22 PM

DO IT BETTER BUILD A STURDY SHELF NEAR THE BENCH TOP USING VINTAGE FURNITURE FEET, OR DISTRESS, PAINT, AND SAND NEW FURNITURE FEET FROM THE HOME CENTER. TOP WITH A BOARD CUT TO THE DESIRED LENGTH, AND ATTACH TO A CLEAT ON THE DOOR. 70_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 73 0_73_GAPPottingBench.indd 73 FINAL 11/16/22 10:54 AM 1/16/22 10:54 AM

SCHOOL SPIRIT AND FRESH DIY SKILLS HELP THIS CREATIVE COUPLE ACHIEVE A WINNING HANGOUT. STYLING KENDRA SURFACE PHOTOGRAPHS BRIE WILLIAMS WORDS SARAH EGGE ZOE AND ANDREW HUNT FRAMED A READY-MADE CHALK PANEL FROM THE HOME CENTER WITH A LARGE TRIM PIECE AND SHELF TO HOLD WIRE BASKETS. 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 74 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 74 FINAL 11/16/22 10:35 AM 1/16/22 10:35 AM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 75 Pool PLAY When Zoe and Andrew Hunt chose new construction for their first home, they wanted a finished third floor to house a game room. Their first project for the space included refurbishing a pool table handed down from Zoe’s mom, this photo. New felt and legs plus white paint replaced the original red felt and oak legs. (Find the full how-to on their blog at pineandpoplar.com.) Other projects followed, like the checkerboard table that started as an accident, opposite. “We had a bad, blotchy stain experience,” Zoe says. The couple pivoted and created this design to cover the unevenness. DO IT BETTER THE WHITE MORTAR WASH, CALLED GERMAN SMEAR, ON THE BRICK WALL PANELS HIDES SEAMS. TO REPLICATE, USE HEAVYDUTY SPACKLE (SUCH AS DAP ALEX PLUS) AND A 3-INCH SPACKLE KNIFE TO GET THICK COVERAGE. DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 75 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 75 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 75 FINAL 11/16/22 10:35 AM 1/16/22 10:35 AM

A PLACE TO HANG OUT WITH FRIENDS WAS AT THE TOP OF OUR ‘REALLY WANT’ LIST.” ZOE HUNT, HOMEOWNER THE HUNTS CHOSE CHALK-FINISH PAINT TO COVER THE TABLE BASE, APRON, AND RAILS BECAUSE IT DOESN’T REQUIRE SANDING. SPRAY PAINT REFRESHED THE METAL TRIM PIECES. “A game room and 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 76 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 76 FINAL 11/22/22 8:57 AM 1/22/22 8:57 AM

DESIGN INSPIRATION FOR THE THIRDFLOOR GAME ROOM CAME EASILY TO ZOE AND ANDREW HUNT: THEIR BELOVED ALMA MATER, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA. They spun off paint colors, collectibles, motifs, and an homage to fellow alum Michael Jordan, “because Carolina plus basketball equals G.O.A.T.,” Zoe says with a laugh. That sense of humor sets the tone for a fun, relaxing spot where the couple can enjoy favorite pastimes with friends and family. Zoe and Andrew tackled the room and its components in about six weeks, using skills they’ve honed as the creative force behind their popular blog, Pine and Poplar. What started as an empty space with nothing but a dart board resting on the floor is now an inviting hangout for good-natured competition. Double THE FUN To squeeze more use out of their pool table, Zoe and Andrew spent about $100 to build a removable table-tennis topper out of plywood, left. “I need to be honest,” Zoe says. “This ping-pong table is only 4 feet wide instead of the standard 5 feet, but it’ll save you about $50.” The smaller size fits their room better, and the pieces are lightweight and easy to store. Zoe and Andrew painted murals on the back so the panels hang on the wall as decoration when not in use. A LEATHER TABLETENNIS NET ADDS ELEGANCE. ZOE USED A ZIGZAG STITCH TO SEW THE CRAFTS STORE LEATHER PIECES TOGETHER WITH POCKETS FOR THE BRACES. DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 77 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 77 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 77 FINAL 11/22/22 8:58 AM 1/22/22 8:58 AM

78 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 DO IT BETTER A PLUMBER’S TORCH HELD ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM THE WOOD CREATED A SCORCHED EFFECT ON THE SHELVES AND COUNTER. PRACTICE ON SCRAP FIRST, WORKING BACK AND FORTH IN SMALL SECTIONS. 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 78 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 78 FINAL 11/16/22 10:35 AM 1/16/22 10:35 AM

Raise THE BAR While tackling other projects in their house, Zoe and Andrew learned their walls are not perfectly square. This made the built-in bar and wine rack a challenge for their math and construction skills, opposite. They modified a standard cabinet to house a beverage cooler before installing the scorched-wood countertop and wall shelves, above left. Leather pulls attached with screw posts, left, tie in with the leather table-tennis net. Zoe designed the wine rack to play off the clipped roofline in that corner of the room, above. “Each shelf ended up being a slightly different shape and size to fit into the space,” Andrew says. “I remember thinking, ‘I don’t think we have the skills for this.’” The result is a storage bonus. “I’m so glad he gave it a try,” Zoe says. FOR THE ARGYLE WALL DESIGN, ZOE USED PAINTERS TAPE TO OUTLINE THE DIAMONDS AND ACHIEVED STRAIGHT DOTTED LINES BY TRACING THE LIGHT OF A LASER LEVEL. FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 93. 74_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 79 4_79_HuntGameRoom.indd 79 FINAL 11/16/22 10:35 AM 1/16/22 10:35 AM

Living among large-scale painted botanicals keeps this Idaho-based artist abuzz with creativity. STYLING JANNA LUFKIN PHOTOGRAPHS JOHN GRANEN WORDS BRIANNE SANCHEZ 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 80 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 80 FINAL 11/22/22 8:36 AM 1/22/22 8:36 AM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 81 GARDEN PARTY Giant flowers greet guests from the moment they step into this Idaho home, above. Toby Keough, above left, paints oversize buds in bright colors. She’s not shy about mixing pattern and texture, creating a space that matches her playful personality. California poppies perk up the entryway, where a leftover butcher block helps ground the grab-and-go table. In the dining room, opposite, a mural of the cheery nasturtium flower mixes with live plants hung in pots on the wall. The thrifted table and chairs were one of Toby’s first big secondhand finds. She reupholstered the cushions using reclaimed fabric. WHEN YOUR HOME IS YOUR CANVAS, IDEAS CAN GROW WILD. DURING THE EARLY PHASE OF THE PANDEMIC, artist Toby Keough was inspired to transform her family’s suburban Idaho abode into a pollinator paradise. With a few cans of paint, she conjured poppies, peonies, and other fantastic floral murals to help melt away the long mountain winter—indoors, at least. “I felt pure happiness using my skills to create a space where my family could see bright colors,” says Toby, who shares her work on Instagram (@tobyrae). The Keoughs’ home has seen many iterations in the 16 years they’ve lived there. “It’s OK to repaint,” Toby says. “Interests change. My home has always reflected what I’m into or how I’m feeling.” Before she began reupholstering and painting professionally, the self-taught artist focused on raising her four kids and sprucing up their spaces. Toby and her husband, Sean, who’s a contractor, share a sense of adventure when it comes to refreshing rooms and adding thrifted or upcycled elements to their home. These days, Toby digs bold bouquets and finds inspiration for her murals while on walks around her neighborhood. She starts each piece with a chalk outline and then draws the details before painting the blooms with a brush. In no time, stems snake along the wall and a bee’s-eye view pops between the petals. “I feel such a sense of joy when I’m able to take whatever was in my brain and put it on the wall,” says Toby. 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 81 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 81 FINAL 11/16/22 10:47 AM 1/16/22 10:47 AM

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AN ACCOMPLISHED UPHOLSTERER, TOBY USED A WOOL BLANKET TO ADD WARMTH AND WHIMSY TO THIS WING CHAIR. ROSE GOLD Low-profile midcenturystyle seating and groovy linear wall accents give the family room a 1960s lounge vibe, left. Toby layered metallic stripes over florals to keep the look from feeling too precious. Everyone in the family loves to hang out in this space—literally. The vintage rattan swing chair was a “dream purchase,” Toby says. “I found it at a local antiques store for more than I would usually spend on a piece of furniture, but it was on my bucket list and I’ve now had it for years.” One of Toby’s canvas pieces hangs over the salvaged mantel. If you’re not ready to commit to a mural or if you’re a renter, Toby says a large painting can similarly serve as a dramatic element to draw people into a space. 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 83 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 83 FINAL 11/16/22 10:47 AM 1/16/22 10:47 AM

FINDING BALANCE Toby created the look of a built-in buff et by raising one section of base cabinets and topping it with open shelving, this photo. DO IT BETTER THE KEOUGHS SANDED THE HAND-POURED CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS FOR A POLISHED LOOK. CONCRETE IS POROUS, SO SEALING (AND RESEALING) THE SURFACE PROTECTS IT FROM STAINS, SCRATCHES, AND WATER ABSORPTION WHILE ENHANCING THE COLOR AND SHEEN. THE BUTCHER BLOCK OVERHANG ADDS DIMENSION. 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 84 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 84 FINAL 11/23/22 8:30 AM 1/23/22 8:30 AM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 85 MIX IT UP Gold-tone pulls link the kitchen’s white upper cabinets and dark stained lowers, this photo. “Some of these elements are super trendy right now, but I try to tweak them in a way that fits my space,” says Toby, who blends farmhouse chic with a colorful touch. Her collection of quirky ceramics and scavenged containers pops against classic subway tile. “I FEEL SUCH A SENSE OF JOY WHEN I’M ABLE TO TAKE WHATEVER WAS IN MY BRAIN AND PUT IT ON THE WALL.” TOBY KEOUGH, HOMEOWNER 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 85 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 85 FINAL 11/23/22 8:31 AM 1/23/22 8:31 AM

FULL CIRCLE An attached bathroom extends the primary bedroom’s color palette; the geometric design complements the botanical mural without repeating it, this photo. For Toby, private bathrooms are the perfect places to try different styles and create unexpected and unique stand-alone spaces. This low-budget, high-impact update involved painting the vanity and walls and adding new hardware while keeping the original tile floor and countertop. A round mirror followed the Keoughs from their first home, typical of their embrace of resourceful repurposing. DO IT BETTER TO ADD EVEN MORE INTEREST TO THE PRIMARY BATHROOM VANITY WALL, TOBY MOUNTED ROUND MIRRORS OF DIFFERENT SIZES SLIGHTLY OFFCENTER FROM THE SINKS AND LIGHT FIXTURES. FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 93. 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 86 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 86 FINAL 11/21/22 3:12 PM 1/21/22 3:12 PM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 87 WARM LAYERS A cheerful orange color brightens the primary bedroom, top. The mural features cranes and lotus flowers inspired by Japanese kimonos. Toby says she isn’t afraid of color combinations clashing because working outside her comfort zone and weaving layers of interest is part of her intuitive process. She upholstered the headboard herself, leaning into soft, velvety fabrics to add luxury and cultivate the feel of a laid-back midcentury Las Vegas hotel, above. A window seat and arched paint treatment (in the same orange bedroom color) turn an awkward nook next to the pantry into a pretty place to perch with a book, left. Toby extended the paint onto the ceiling to bring a sense of height and delineate the office area. 80_87_TobyKeough.indd 87 0_87_TobyKeough.indd 87 FINAL 11/22/22 8:40 AM 1/22/22 8:40 AM

before Driven by functionality and personal style, these makeovers took six spaces from drab to eye-catching. WORDS ASHLYN WARE COZY NOOK This dining room serves guests in style. Angela Belt (on Instagram @_angelabelt) updated a corner cabinet with navy paint. The banquette provides storage while seating more people in less space than needed for chairs. Desert colors pink, orange, and rust join blues for an earthy-meetsmod feeling, while pillows and a linen pendant bring softness to the design. BEFORE STYLING RAINA KATTELSON PHOTOGRAPH DAVID LAND GET INSPIRED 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 88 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 88 FINAL 11/15/22 2:44 PM 1/15/22 2:44 PM

BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 89 KITCHEN RENEW Homeowner Ruthie Jackson (on Instagram @miracleonthirtyfourth) opened up this once closed-off kitchen by widening the doorway between the cooking space and wet bar nook and reconfi guring the cabinets. Butcher-block and stainless-steel countertops , black and gold hardware, and forest green paint on the cabinets add depth and textural contrast. The window frames got a modern update with the same deep green hue, while the interiors of the bar cabinets were freshened with antique gold Rub ‘n Buff . Leftover butcher block used for a dining nook bench brings cohesiveness. STYLING JESSICA THOMAS + LINDSAY BERGER PHOTOGRAPHS ADAM ALBRIGHT BEFORE 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 89 8_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 89 FINAL 11/15/22 2:44 PM 1/15/22 2:44 PM

CLOSET OVERHAUL The recommended size for a powder room is 16 to 20 square feet. But Robin and Ed Hicken , who share DIY ideas on their blog at frugalfamilytimes.com, deployed clever design choices to turn an overstuff ed 13-squarefoot closet into a powder room. The fl oating counter, made from two mitered pieces of laminated pine paneling, gives the appearance of a thick slab. The apron hides the counter’s mounting hardware and the pipes for the above-counter sink, while the tank-free toilet saves fl oor space. Metallic gold stenciling on pale green walls adds a fi nal fl ourish. STATEMENT PIECE Designer Brady Tolbert (on Instagram @bradytolbert) added a savvy custom headboard running below the windows to welcome natural light and an airy feeling to this bedroom. The olive-color headboard, made of half-round bolsters covered in velvet, is mounted to the wall as a single unit. Duckbill lights hung on only one side of the bed embrace the room’s asymmetry. A pair of nightstands and a coordinating bench at the foot of the bed add storage and function. BEFORE STYLING MIKE GRADY PHOTOGRAPH DAVID TSAY STYLING LINDSAY BERGER PHOTOGRAPH STACEY BRANDFORD BEFORE 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 90 8_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 90 FINAL 11/15/22 2:44 PM 1/15/22 2:44 PM

LAUNDRY REFRESH Jenna LeBlanc, who blogs at jennasuedesign.com, chose front-load appliances to allow room for a butcher-block countertop, perfect for treating stains or folding clean clothes. Excess butcher block became two shelves and four brackets. An 8-inch-wide caddy on wheels slides snugly between the wall and dryer, optimizing organization in a confi ned space. Painting the ceiling a soft green and laying porcelain penny tiles in a customized pattern provide intriguing details. BEFORE STYLING KENDRA SURFACE PHOTOGRAPH HECTOR SANCHEZ DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 91 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 91 8_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 91 FINAL 11/15/22 2:44 PM 1/15/22 2:44 PM

92 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 POSITIVE PORCH White paint, a snappy accent color, and saying farewell to dated architectural elements brightened this cottage-style home. Homeowner and interior decorator Zoë Gowen (fi nd her on Instagram @zoegowen) replaced the skimpy railing and brick landscaping walls with inviting wrap-around steps. She kept the metal awnings as an energyconscious choice but applied white and green stripes for a happy vibe. The new Dutch door and window boxes complete the home’s charming fi rst impression. STYLING MARK THOMPSON PHOTOGRAPH LAUREY GLENN BEFORE FOR RESOURCES SEE PAGE 93. 88_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 92 8_92_MakeoverMoments.indd 92 FINAL 11/15/22 2:44 PM 1/15/22 2:44 PM

SHOPPING GUIDE RESOURCES Here’s where to find building materials, furnishings, and accessories shown in Do It Yourself ™ magazine. We cannot guarantee the availability of items or services. ON THE COVER Cabinets Omega Jax in Natural Alder— Wolfgang Studio; wolfgangstudio.com. Countertop White Venatino marble— Stonehouse; stonehousegranite.com. Barstools Lovell Counter Stool— Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Flooring Castlewood Oak in Chatelaine—Shaw Floors; shawfloors.com. Wall sconces over shelves Pathson Vintage Industrial Wall Light—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Island pendants Selamat Large Cordial Hanging Pendant—Burke Decor; burkedecor.com. TRY IT: WALL DISPLAYS PAGES 6–13 PAGES 6–7 Wall paint Pure White SW 7005, squares paint Flyway SW 6794, Rejuvenate SW 6620, Soar SW 6799, Hep Green SW 6704, Gusto Gold SW 6904, Aqueduct SW 6758, Vanillin SW 6371, Childlike SW 6569, Cyclamen SW 6571, Cilantro SW 6453, Celestial SW 6808, Heartthrob SW 6866—SherwinWilliams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Side table, lamp—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Clocks—Walmart; walmart.com [V]. Quilt, sheets—Garnet Hill; garnethill.com. Round pillow—Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Multicolor pillow, blue pillow—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. Mushroom—Terrain; shopterrain.com. PAGES 8–9 Wallpaper below wall display—Rifle Paper Co.; riflepaperco.com. Wall paint in living room Eaglet Beige SW 7573, table wall display paint Honeycomb SW 6375, Heartthrob SW 6866, Blueblood SW 6966, Pure White SW 7005, Resounding Rose SW 6318, Pickle SW 6725, Porch Ceiling SW 9063—Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams .com [P]. Mushroom—Terrain; shopterrain .com. House-shape basket—Canoyer Garden Center; canoyergardencenter.com. Leopard pillow, round tray—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. Patchwork pillow on chair—West Elm; westelm.com. Floral pillow, vase with flowers—Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Lamp—The Picker Knows; Facebook @thepickerknows. Lampshade—Lowe’s; lowes.com. Cloud print—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Rug— Urban Outfitters; urbanoutfitters.com. PAGE 10 Wall paint Jamaica Bay SW 6781—SherwinWilliams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Baskets with lids Smarra—IKEA; ikea.com. Pillow— Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. PAGE 11 Wall paint Parisian Patina SW 9041— Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Tray—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. Bowl, lamp—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Brushes—Reclaimed, reclaimeddsm.com; The Junk Parlor, thejunkparlor.com; The Picker Knows, Facebook @thepickerknows. PAGES 12–13 Breakfast nook wall paint Gambol Gold SW 6690, entry wall paint Iron Ore SW 7069— Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Bench cushion fabric—Hobby Lobby; hobbylobby.com. Multicolor pillow—West Elm; westelm.com. Yellow pillow—Canoyer Garden Center; canoyergardencenter.com. Blue pillow—Anthropologie; anthropologie .com. Hat—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Tins—Jerry Hoffman’s Auction Outlet of Iowa, collectamaniaia.com; Reclaimed, reclaimeddsm.com; The Brass Armadillo, brassarmadillo.com; The Picker Knows, Facebook @thepickerknows; The Rusty Pumpkin, rustypumpkin.com. Cake—Whole Foods Market; wholefoodsmarket.com. Hanging light—vintage. WHAT TO DO WITH: FELT PAGES 24–31 Beads, embroidery floss, floral wire, wall frame with mat—Jo-Ann Stores; joann. com. Wool roving Desert Breeze—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Felt sheets—Michaels; michaels.com. Wool felt 3mm—The Felt Pod, thefeltpod.com; National Nonwovens, nationalnonwovens.com. [P] Paint Color Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our pages might vary slightly from manufacturers’ colors. Use paint color names or numbers, when provided, as a starting point. To get a color as it appears in the magazine, take the page to a paint retailer for matching. [V] Product Line Varies The product selection changes frequently on the retailer’s website. BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 93 93_95_Resources.indd 93 3_95_Resources.indd 93 FINAL 11/17/22 10:17 AM 1/17/22 10:17 AM

Felt—Commonwealth Felt; commonwealthfelt.com. Hardware, wood board—The Home Depot; homedepot .com. Plates, silverware, napkins—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. Salt and pepper shakers—CB2; cb2.com. SEW EASY: DOG BED PAGES 36–38 Windowpane fabric Windowpane Grey, dot fabric Cotton Dots—Better Homes & Gardens Collection® for Walmart; walmart.com. Bench—Robin Wade Furniture; robinwadefurniture.com. Basket, pink pillow, dog toys—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Striped pillow—Hobby Lobby; hobbylobby.com. ORDER IN THE HOUSE: WORK FROM HOME PAGES 40–43 Wall paint Indigo Batik SW 7602—SherwinWilliams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Desk Andersonville Floating Desk—Wayfair; wayfair.com. Flooring Barrington in Nutmeg Chestnut CDL25-10—Mohawk; mohawkflooring.com. Curtains— HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Basket wall decor, basket with olive tree, pillow— At Home; athome.com. Calendar, opaque white box Brightroom, phone stand Helix Illuminated Phone Stand—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Chair, picture light Arixinks Rechargeable Picture Light, glass whiteboard MaxGear Desktop Dry Erase Board—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Rubber shell for cord Mini Cable Turtle—The Container Store; containerstore.com. Stapler—Poppin; poppin.com. Cane tote bag—Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. File folders Hydrangea Assorted File Folders—Rifle Paper Co.; riflepaperco.com. PULL UP A CHAIR PAGES 44–55 PAGES 46–47 Throw, table, flowers, rug—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Pillow—Sticks; sticks.com. PAGES 48–49 Side table, pink pillow—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Rug—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. PAGE 50 Frame, lamp, table, pillow—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Rug—Pottery Barn Teen; pbteen.com. Basket—Des Moines Mercantile; desmoinesmercantile.com. PAGE 51 Pendant, large basket, caddy, clock— Target Stores; target.com [V]. Rug—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. PAGES 52–53 Chair—IKEA; ikea.com. Rug—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. PAGES 54–55 Art, lamp, table, throw—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Chair fabric—Ballard Designs; ballarddesigns.com. Rug—Annie Selke; annieselke.com. OLD HOUSE, NEW TRICKS PAGES 60–69 Follow interior designer and stylist Leslie Poyzer on Instagram @thequeenofkingman and former builder Jim Poyzer at his new venture, Outfarming; outfarming.com. PAGES 60–61 Dining chairs Pari Rattan Chair— Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Light kit for pendant Design Classics Modern Globe Mini-Pendant Light with White Glass—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Flooring Castlewood Oak in Chatelaine—Shaw Floors; shawfloors.com. PAGE 62 Cabinets Omega Jax in Natural Alder— Wolfgang Studio; wolfgangstudio.com. Countertop White Venatino marble— Stonehouse; stonehousegranite.com. Barstools Lovell Counter Stool— Anthropologie; anthropologie.com. Flooring Castlewood Oak in Chatelaine— Shaw Floors; shawfloors.com. Wall sconces over shelves Pathson Vintage Industrial Wall Light—Amazon; amazon .com [V]. Island pendants Selamat Large Cordial Hanging Pendant—Burke Decor; burkedecor.com. PAGE 63 Armchairs Whitley Walnut Beige Wood Accent Chair with Nailheads and Tufting— The Home Depot; homedepot.com. Side table next to chairs—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. Flooring Castlewood Oak in Chatelaine—Shaw Floors; shawfloors.com. Wall sconces, acrylic table—CB2; cb2.com. PAGES 64–65 Chairs in reading nook Fields Cane Back White Accent—Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com. Sofa similar available as Winston Mink Velvet 3-Seater Chesterfield Sofa with Nailheads—The Home Depot; homedepot.com. Cowhide rug—iCowhide; icowhide.com. Wall art— Dan Hobday Art; danhobdayart.etsy.com. Light fixture in niche Double Brass Wall Sconce—DL Design Works; dldesignworks.etsy.com. White side chair Gwyneth Ivory Boucle Chair, candlesticks on mantel—CB2; cb2.com. Area rug, coffee table—West Elm; westelm.com. Seagrass raffia wall hanging, sofa pillows— RJ Home; shoprjhome.com. Sofa pillows— HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Basket by fireplace—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. White pillows on sofa—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Planter next to fireplace, floor lamp behind cane chair—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Mirror—vintage. PAGES 66–67 Cabinets Omega Jax in Natural Alder— Wolfgang Studio; wolfgangstudio.com. Cabinet legs Hedvig Wide 160 in Shiny Brass—Pretty Pegs; prettypegs.com. Countertop White Venatino marble— Stonehouse; stonehousegranite.com. Drawer handles Billsbro in White—IKEA; ikea.com. Faucet Trinsic Single Handle Bathroom Faucet in Champagne Bronze, shower fixtures Champagne Bronze— Delta; deltafaucet.com. Drawer organizer— The Container Store; containerstore.com. Shower curtain—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. Vase—Jo-Ann Stores; joann.com. Light fixture Aureole Colour Series Wall Sconce—Spark and Bell; sparkandbell.etsy.com. Wall tile Boutique Ceramic Crafted White 3×12-inch Glazed Ceramic Subway Wall Tile—Lowe’s; lowes .com. Floor tile Cecily Pattern Marble Tile— MSI; msisurfaces.com. Rug—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. PAGES 68–69 Nightstand paint Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint—Annie Sloan; anniesloan.com [P]. Duvet, yellow peacock shams—Dwell Studio; dwellstudio.com. Velvet quilt— Target Stores; target.com [V]. Pillows with tassels—H&M; hm.com. Peacock feather pillow—HomeGoods; homegoods.com. Curtain rod—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Curtains—The Home Depot; homedepot .com. Table lamp—Schoolhouse; schoolhouse.com. Drum light fixture— CB2; cb2.com. Wall sconce vintage—Etsy; etsy.com. Headboard—vintage. GAME ON! PAGES 74–79 Follow Zoe and Andrew Hunt on their blog, Pine and Poplar, pineandpoplar.com, or on 93_95_Resources.indd 94 3_95_Resources.indd 94 FINAL 11/17/22 10:17 AM 1/17/22 10:17 AM

Instagram @pineandpoplardiy_. Gold bowl—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Plant, planter—The Plant Bar; theplantbarco.com. Glassware, glass canisters, black-and-white canister, ceramic bowls—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. Copper mugs, wineglasses, ice bucket, bar tools— homeowner’s collection. PETAL POWER PAGES 80–87 Artist and muralist: Toby Keough, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; [email protected]; Instagram @tobyrae. Artwork paint throughout—Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com [P]. PAGE 80 Chandelier—Habitat for Humanity; habitat .org. Fabric design for chairs—Toby Keough; Instagram @tobyrae. Fabric for dining chairs—Spoonflower; spoonflower.com. Runner on table—Target Stores; target .com [V]. Cowhide rug—Tandy Leather; tandyleather.com. Curtains—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. PAGE 81 Overalls—Lucy & Yak; lucyandyak.com. Area rug by front door—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. PAGES 82–83 Painting above fireplace, fabric design for upholstered chair—Toby Keough; Instagram @tobyrae. Fabric for upholstered chair— Pendleton; pendleton-usa.com. Hanging chair—Boulevard Mercantile; Facebook @ boulevardmercantile. Sofa—Interior Define; interiordefine.com. Footstool—At Home; athome.com. Wood and marble double tables, striped pillow, side table—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Coffee table—West Elm; westelm.com. Pillows on sofa—Cost Plus World Market; worldmarket.com [V]. PAGES 84–85 Cabinetry, butcher-block countertop— Huntwood Cabinet Showroom; huntwood .com. Cabinetry hardware—Etsy; etsy.com [V]. Counter stools—Walmart; walmart.com. Basket on counter—Target Stores; target .com [V]. Light fixture—vintage. PAGES 86–87 Wall paint in bedroom Persimmon SW 6339—Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams .com [P]. Shams, quilt, pendant lights in bedroom—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. Curtains—IKEA; ikea.com. Polka-dot pillows on window seat—Crate and Barrel; crateandbarrel.com. Chartreuse pillow on bed Opal House, black-and-white pillow on window seat—Target Stores; target.com [V]. Mirrors in bathroom, throw on bed, bird vase on desk—vintage. Headboard, long orange pillow on bed, pottery on desk— homeowner’s collection. BEFORE & AFTER PAGES 88–92 PAGE 88 Interior stylist and designer: Angela Belt, Angela Belt Art and Style LLC, West Hartford, Connecticut; Instagram @_angelabelt; angelabelt.com. Chandelier—Room & Board; roomandboard .com. Artwork ThingDesign—Society6; society6.com. Plates Assata, silverware— Kultured Kitchens; kulturedkitchens.com. Pillows—Leilon Home; duendedesignco .com/leilon-home. PAGE 89 Interior decorator: Ruthie Jackson, Miracle on Thirty Fourth, Des Moines; Instagram @miracleonthirtyfourth; miracleonthirtyfourth.com. Cabinet paint Black Forest Green HC-187— Benjamin Moore; benjaminmoore.com [P]. Butcher-block countertop—IKEA; ikea.com. Brass corner plates on stainless-steel countertop—Amazon; amazon.com [V]. PAGE 90 (Bedroom) Designer: Brady Tolbert, Los Angeles; Instagram @bradytolbert. Wall light—AllModern; allmodern.com. Bench O&G Studio, lamp base— Rejuvenation; rejuvenation.com. Bedside tables—IKEA; ikea.com. Rug—vintage. (Bathroom) Design: Robin and Ed Hicken, This DIY Life; [email protected]; frugalfamilytimes.com. Gold stencil paint Rust-Oleum 1 qt. Soft Gold Metallic Paint—The Home Depot; homedepot.com [P]. Wall paint Wabi-Sabi T18-10–Behr; behr.com [P]. Wall stencil Spring Leafs—StencilsLabNY; stencilslabny. etsy.com. Sconces—Wayfair; wayfair.com. Sink—IKEA; ikea.com. Faucet Single Handle Channel Bathroom Faucet in Matte Black—Delta; deltafaucet.com. Toilet Sanicompact—Saniflo; saniflo.com. PAGE 91 Designer: Jenna LeBlanc, Jenna Sue Design Co.; [email protected]; Instagram @jennasuedesign; jennasuedesign.com. Ceiling paint Softened Green SW 6177— Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Floor tile Bedrosians 360 in White, Charcoal, and Silver Sage, countertop and shelves The Baltic Butcher Block, stain for countertop and shelves Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based in Weathered Oak SemiTransparent Interior, drawer pull Allen + Roth 3-inch Center to Center Arch Handle Drawer Pulls in Aged Bronze—Lowe’s; lowes.com [V]. Washer Front Loading Washer, dryer Electric Dryer with Steam in Black Stainless Steel—Samsung; samsung.com [V]. PAGE 92 Interior decorator: Zoë Gowen; zoe@ zoegowen.com; Instagram @zoegowen; zoegowen.com. Siding paint Creamy SW 7012, accent paint Sassy Green SW 6416—Sherwin-Williams; sherwin-williams.com [P]. Dutch door JeldWen—The Home Depot; homedepot .com. Pillows—Hollywood at Home; hollywoodathome.com. Planters—Shoppe; shoppebham.com [V]. Vent cap foliage display 8 Embroidered basket 10 Muffin tin 12 Tin planter 13 Felt artwork 25 Felt flowers 26 Felt bowl 26 Magazine holder 27 Throw pillow 28 Felt planter cover 29 Felt place mats 30 Felt coasters 30 Felt trivets 30 Felt napkin rings 30 Papier-mâché shade 60 Painted picture frame 69 Potting bench shelves and hooks 70 Corner drink shelf 75 Table tennis net 77 Leather handle pulls 79 Brass corner plates on counter 89 MAKE IT! Find inspiration and how-to for thrifty DIY projects featured in this issue. PROJECTS UNDER $20 BHG.COM/DIYMAGAZINE DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 95 93_95_Resources.indd 95 3_95_Resources.indd 95 FINAL 11/17/22 10:17 AM 1/17/22 10:17 AM

96 DO IT YOURSELF Spring 2023 TREND SITING Do It Yourself™ (ISSN 1075-1033), January (Spring) 2023, Volume 30, No. 2. Do It Yourself is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October by Meredith Operations Corp., 1716 Locust St., Des Moines, IA 50309-3023. Periodicals postage paid at Des Moines, IA, and at additional mailing offi ces. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES: $19.97 per year in the U.S.; $23.97 (U.S. dollars) per year in Canada and overseas. POSTMASTER: Send all UAA to CFS. (See DMM 507.1.5.2). NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: Send address corrections to Do It Yourself, P.O. Box 37508, Boone, IA 50037-0508. In Canada: Mailed under Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement No. 40069223. Canadian BN 12348 2887 RT. Your bank may provide updates to the card information we have on fi le. You may opt out of this service at any time. If the Post Offi ce alerts us that your magazine is undeliverable, we have no further obligation unless corrected delivery information is received within two years. Better Homes & Gardens is a registered trademark in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Better Homes & Gardens marca registrada en México. © Meredith Operations Corp. 2023. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Tastefully sweet, this adorable fruit decor is always in season. PHOTOGRAPHS MARTY BALDWIN WORDS ASHLYN WARE CUTE FRUITS 3 4 2 5 1. This cozy made-toorder tufted melon pillow is a delicious addition to any seating area. Handmade Watermelon Slice Pillow, $61; hellohappyhandmade .com 2. Create delectable decor with this cherry embroidery kit, which comes with a 3-inch hoop, fl oss, needle, and instructions. Cherry Embroidery Kit, $20; mlmxoxo.etsy.com 3. Charm meets function in these artisan-made dragon fruit- and grapefruit-inspired glass bowls. Glass Fruit Bowl (6½ inch diameter) , from $40; dreamglasspl .etsy.com 4. Everyday items don’t have to be boring, and this adorable strawberrystrewn oven mitt and pot holder prove it. Strawberries Oven Mitt and Pot Holder Set, $30; collisionware.etsy.com 5. Give your refreshing drink a place to rest on these handcrafted citrus coasters. Each set comes with one grapefruit, lime, lemon, and orange slice. Citrus Fruit Coaster Mix, $42; smoceramics.com 1 96_Trendsiting.indd 96 6_Trendsiting.indd 96 FINAL 11/22/22 8:47 AM 1/22/22 8:47 AM

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